Cambridge Fact File: Cambridge's Oldest College

Peterhouse in the 1920s

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Peterhouse is the oldest college in Cambridge and it was established in 1284 by Hugh de Balsham, Bishop of Ely.

The college was named after Peter the apostle.

Cambridge Fact File: The City With No Cathedral

Ely Cathedral 

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Cambridge was granted its city charter in 1951 even though it does not have a cathedral, which is usually Prerequisite for city status.